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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,507.08, 38,283.89 and 13,035.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,507.08, 38,283.89 and 13,035.74 is: 19,565.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,507.08 : 38,283.89 = 13,035.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,507.08/38,283.89 = 13,035.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,507.08x = 38,283.89 × 13,035.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,507.08x = 499,058,579.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,058,579.63/25,507.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,565.49

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